"Fernandomania"

As a 20-year-old starting pitcher in 1981, Fernando Valenzuela helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series championship, while racking up individual honors such as NL Cy Young, NL Rookie of the Year, and Silver Slugger. The mania even inspired some tribute songs, such as Ole Fernando.

Ozzie Smith Backflips

The Wizard of Oz executed backflips in other decades, but his acrobatics officially arrived on the national stage during the 80s. Luckily for fans, Ozzie's sweet signature entrance was a prelude to the poetry of his glove work. If you're wondering if Ozzie still does backflips, the question has been asked via Twitter.

Father and Sons

Cal Ripken Sr. (center) became the first in MLB history to manage two sons on the same team. Billy (left) and Cal Jr. (right) played for their dad in 1987. Toward the end of decade, Billy earned further fame due to a fairly infamous baseball card, while Cal Jr. powered toward the all-time consecutive game streak.

George Brett's Passion

Sports Illustrated penned an excellent oral history of the Pine Tar Game, but, let's be honest, no one is talking about that game years later, if not for the indelible image of George Brett storming out of the dugout. The boxscore is also a friendly reminder that Mike Armstrong ended up getting the win.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/fxb3/reasons-baseball-rocked-in-1980s-aey3Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:59:23 -0400<b>Or think of this list as Tony La Russa calling to the bullpen 15 times in one game.</b>fxb3nonadultSatellite Images Of Killer Whale Tankshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/fxb3/satellite-images-of-orca-enclosures-aey3
A handful of orcas, also referred to as killer whales, currently live in a variety of man-made enclosures throughout the world. “Blackfish,” a documentary detailing orca captivity, further explores the controversial topic. The documentary is scheduled for DVD and Blu-ray release in the U.S. on Tuesday, November 12.

SeaWorld San Antonio's Shamu Theater

According to SeaWorld's website, SeaWorld San Antonio, San Diego, and Orlando combine to hold roughly 19 million gallons of salt water for orcas.

A Different Angle of Shamu Stadium

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/fxb3/satellite-images-of-orca-enclosures-aey3Thu, 24 Oct 2013 05:48:52 -0400A handful of orcas, also referred to as killer whales, currently live in a variety of man-made enclosures throughout the world. "Blackfish," a <a href="http://blackfishmovie.com/">documentary</a> detailing orca captivity, further explores the controversial topic. The documentary is scheduled for DVD and Blu-ray release in the U.S. on Tuesday, November 12.fxb3adultAccording to SeaWorld&#39;s <a href="http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sanantonio/Attractions/Shows/One-Ocean/About">website</a>, SeaWorld San Antonio, San Diego, and Orlando combine to hold roughly 19 million gallons of salt water for orcas.
<a href="http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sanantonio/Park-Info/Interactive-Map?from=Top_Nav">SeaWorld San Antonio Park Map</a>nonadultFrom this overhead view of SeaWorld San Antonio, orcas are visible. They&#39;re located near the middle of outdoor pool.nonadultSeaWorld San Diego and its other locations feature a variety of <a href="http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sandiego/Educational-Programs">educational programs</a>, including day camps and sleepovers. The company recently stated <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/21/us/seaworld-blackfish-qa/index.html?iref=allsearch">its case</a> for keeping killer whales.
<a href="http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego/Park-Info/Interactive-Map?from=Top_Nav">SeaWorld San Diego Map</a>nonadultFrom this overhead view of SeaWorld San Diego, orcas are visible in two of the four swimming areas.nonadultSeaWorld Orlando is home to Tilikum, one of the orcas featured in "Blackfish." Tilikum has been linked to the deaths of three humans, resulting in the bull orca becoming a focal point of many <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/">debates</a>.
<a href="http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Park-Info/SeaWorld-Park-Map">SeaWorld Orlando Park Map</a>nonadultFrom this overhead view of SeaWorld Orlando, two orcas are visible.nonadultSeaWorld is not the only home to captive killer whales. Miami Seaquarium has been home to <a href="http://miamiseaquarium.com/AboutUs/History">Lolita the Killer Whale</a> since September 24, 1970.
<a href="http://miamiseaquarium.com/Explore/Map">Miami Seaquarium Park Map</a>nonadultAccording to a <a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/11/14/marineland_owner_john_holer_trying_to_acquire_another_killer_whale.html">"Toronto Star" article</a> from November 2012, <a href="http://www.marinelandcanada.com/">Marineland Canada</a> is down to one killer whale. For the 2013 season, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Marineland+Canada&amp;oq=Marineland+Canada&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j69i60l3.3850j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;espv=210&amp;es_sm=91&amp;ie=UTF-8#es_sm=91&amp;espv=210&amp;q=Marineland%20Canada%20Reviews&amp;lrd=lrd">online reviews</a> indicate that only one was publicly viewable. From this overhead view, a lone killer whale appears to be visible in one of the pools.nonadultLocated in France, <a href="http://www.marineland.fr/">Marineland</a> features a "spectacle orques," which can be seen in a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYuS5wlmfA">YouTube clip</a> (uploaded in May 2013). From this overhead view, one orca to possibly three orcas can be spotted.
<a href="http://marineland.fr/images/stories/marineland/pdf/2012_04_04_Plan_espacemdl.pdf">Marineland (Antibes) Park Map</a>nonadultLocated in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, <a href="http://www.loroparque.com/default.aspx">Loro Parque</a> features what it calls the "Orca Ocean." From this overhead view, no orcas are visible. Based on the park&#39;s website and map, orcas live in the tank near the football-shaped top.
<a href="http://www.loroparque.com/Forms/Services/map.aspx">Loro Parque Map</a>nonadultLocated in Argentina, <a href="http://www.mundomarino.com.ar/site/web/index.php">Mundo Marino&#39;s "Estadio del Mar"</a> features orcas in the area that looks like a frog&#39;s face (a mouth with two eyes). The thought bubble or pool extending from the frog&#39;s face showcases dolphins. From this overhead view, no orcas are visible.
<a href="http://www.mundomarino.com.ar/site/web/plano.php">Mundo Marino Park Map</a>nonadultKamogawa Sea World, Japan: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp/english/">website</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://goo.gl/maps/gTqTs">satellite</a>
According to the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_killer_whales">"Captive killer whales" wikipedia page</a>, another location in Japan (here's the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://goo.gl/maps/2znll">satellite view</a>) and Russia (no satellite available) may also house orcas.nonadult4.5 Actual CNN.com Headlines And Images From Government Shutdownhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/fxb3/four-actual-cnncom-headlines-and-images-during-go-aey3
During the government shutdown negotiations, CNN.com decided to have some fun or simply ran out of material.

Turtle

Blocked Punt

Game Show

Fist Pump!

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/fxb3/four-actual-cnncom-headlines-and-images-during-go-aey3Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:32:53 -0400During the government shutdown negotiations, CNN.com decided to have some fun or simply ran out of material.fxb3adult